Tommy Thomas  Remembers…….Talent Shows

In the 1950s Barry Faber and Daffydd Havard were hosting a talent competition at the Palace Theatre and I was asked to participate in it. The competition took place on Friday and the winner would be given a part in a forthcoming film,  I was shaking like a leaf as I stepped out on to the stage and launched into my routine with a somewhat wobbly start but to my utter amazement, and my parents delight, I emerged as the winner.

I was then invited backstage and asked if I would appear each night throughout the following week, free gratis, of course, these two gentlemen realised the advantage of having a local hero on their show.”